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On a trade mission
For district states, is it a pot-o-gold or a rainbow of hype at the end of a foreign trade mission?
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A nice place to visit, but ...
Tourism can spark economic growth, but public funding of the industry is questionable.
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Putting a price on carbon
To address global warming, most economists favor a focus on prices, not quantities.
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Missing the bus
Many worry over the loss of intercity bus and train service. But local, on-demand transit service is more critical for rural mobility.
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Broadband: not quite universal
Given the state of rural broadband, extending universal service to high-speed Internet access may be premature.
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Paying the piper
Somebody has to pony up billions of dollars to upgrade drinking water and sewer systems throughout the district.
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University tech transfer: Have I got a business idea for you
District universities strive to license technology to industry, but their efforts may not yield the desired results.
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Condemned prosperity
The use of eminent domain for private development may benefit district communities, but it blights the overall economy.
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How to save gas
Pricing mechanisms, not fuel-economy standards, offer the best hope for reducing motor fuel consumption
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Pipe dreams
The district is awash in expensive projects to bring water to sparsely populated areas. Are they worth it?